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Photography is an ever-evolving, ever-changing hobby, career and art-form. Over the years the cameras have evolved from primitive wooden boxes powered by chemicals, into technologically-advanced power-packed gizmos that enable pretty much anyone to take a good photograph in pretty much any environment.

In the process, what used to be a niche and highly specialized interest, was democratized. However, of all the advancements, progressions and transformations of the last 100 years... more

If you’re a die-hard Canon photographer who’s considering naming a child after your favorite Japanese camera company, you can now walk in the footsteps of NBA superstar Stephen Curry. Curry and his wife welcomed a baby boy into the world on Monday, and his name is Canon Curry.

Here’s the Instagram post that was shared by Curry on Wednesday to announce the birth of Canon W. Jack Curry:

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Whether you're filming a camera review or working on your latest vlog, one of the easiest ways to take your video to the next level is to have clever transitions. To help you do just that, Rachel and Daniel of Mango Street have created a video showcasing six in-camera video transitions you can do with little more than a bit of planning.

The video summarizes... more

Back in 2010, the United States Postal Service (USPS) released a now-famous Statue of Liberty “forever” stamp. But it was soon discovered that the small stamp had a big problem: instead of showing the actual Statue of Liberty in New York, the selected photo shows the copyrighted replica that’s found in Las Vegas. Now a federal court has ordered that the USPS must pay $3.5 million for its mistake.

The Post Office had used Getty Images to find a... more

A copyright ruling against a photographer whose work was re-used has been criticized as a "very poor decision," based on "a faulty understanding of the fair use doctrine," by copyright lawyer Bert Krages.

The widely-reported 'Brammer v. Violent Hues LLC' case in the Eastern District of Virginia appeared to... more

The British tripod maker 3 Legged Thing has announced a new monopod called... more

In our recent Creative Hustle video series, PetaPixel challenged two photographers, Steven John Irby and Nate Luebbe, to vlog their way through 24-hour photo challenges. This meant the photographers needed to not only be the star of the show, but also the directors and producers too. For photographers interested in giving vlogging a whirl and becoming the next... more

Last week I received an email from a local wife-and-husband team of wedding photographers. Heres what it said…

We hope your wedding season is going well and you are enjoying this beautiful weather!

We are a husband and wife photography team based out of [a Wisconsin area] who still have dates available to book for weddings this year and next. We would love to be able to coordinate with you on dates that you may already have booked but are getting inquiries from... more

This week Business Insider ran a story that covered images taken by a street photographer of peoples private phone messages. That photographer was the... more

Have you considered offering destination wedding photography to your clients but questioned the amount of work and risks involved? We will dive deep in this article, covering various topics to help you succeed on your first destination wedding assignment.

The topics covered include:

  • Planning and what to bring.
  • Scouting and how to use your time on location efficiently.
  • Capturing the wedding day and beyond.
  • Understanding the client experience and... more

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